Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Forecast Districts. Issued at 8:22 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026. Severe thunderstorms have eased throughout Sydney and the Central Coast. Weather Situation A weak southerly change has been moving north along the coast and is combining with a mid-level trough to trigger persistent showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning. cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas: Hunter, Metropolitan and Central Tablelands Severe thunderstorms have now eased over the area. The situation will be closely monitored and further warnings will be issued if required. This warning is now cancelled. 93 MM WAS RECORDED AT MOSMAN IN THE 60 MINUTES TO 3:03 am 44 mm was recorded at Cora Creek in the 30 minutes to 07:42 am 44 mm was recorded at Norah Head in the 30 minutes to 7:02 am 36 mm was recorded at Shanes Park in the 30 minutes to 6:32 am 51 mm was recorded at Rose Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:31 am 44 mm was recorded at Little Bay in the 30 minutes to 5:07 am 42 mm was recorded at Wahroonga in the 30 minutes to 3:13 am 51 mm was recorded at Allambie in the 30 minutes to 3:04 am 64 mm was recorded at Pearl Beach Reservoir in the 60 minutes to 2:27 am The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road. For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500. Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au). No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.